Neuroplasticity | I Don't Know About That with Jim Jefferies

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[@justinbrown2212]

As a brain injury survivor, thank you for this. I fell off a mountain about 6 years back.

[@drmojo5439]

I'm sorry to hear that brother, especially as a cyclist. What part of your brain was damaged? Obvious reasons, usually it's the PFC and causes major interruptions in impulse control and aggression, aggravation and depression. I hope this isn't your case, but I'm curious to know how it affected you. Many famous people have TBI and not just football players, boxers and UFC fighters. Roseanne Barr probably would never have made it in comedy if it weren't for her traumatic brain injury; then again she probably would have been canceled if it weren't for that, either. Gary Busey is another classic example, had his head cracked open in a motorcycle and I believe was run over by a bus. That's why his face is not symmetrical and he's so wild. Since I can't crawl into the brain of someone with TBI, I often wonder what it's like and if one can tell that they are now different than they were beforehand?

[@justinbrown2212]

I wish I knew, I don't have functional health insurance, like millions of Americans. I've had to struggle and learn on my own. The first few years were a blur, luckily I'm a custodian, so I am alone most of the time, and have time to think and listen to informative podcasts. Haha.

[@justinbrown2212]

There is no easy way to put the change into words. After my brain rewired itself, it's like everything before was a different person entirely. He was smarter, quicker witted, far more resilient to the daily stresses of life. Now I suffer nearly constant brain fog, as we call it. I get over stimulated easily, I'm far more forgetful, and I'm always tired. I hit a tree forehead first, and dropped about 20 feet, then rolled another 50. If my brother wasn't with me, I'd be dead.

[@drmojo5439]

@@justinbrown2212 well I'll tell you this much man, you're pretty damned articulate and your thought processes seem to be linear. It seems to me good and disturbing in a way to know that you can tell the difference between the way things are and they were before the accident, you know what I mean? I don't know, maybe there isn't a good side to it; I don't want to be negative, but talking about it honestly is I think the healthiest way to deal with hardships. I wouldn't think for a moment from your ability to write that you have any type of impairment. I haven't read all your comments yet, but have you thought about writing for a living? Maybe writing comedy, I'm not sure how funny you are, but you are a good writer. As I mentioned with Gary busey and Roseanne, sometimes embracing the weirdness or wildness can make you successful - I know I'm weird as fuck, everybody tells me that and I'm wild as hell, I have terrible impulse control, have been arrested 40-something times (got clean 5 years ago and it hasn't happened since, thankfully), but I'm also much more open to novelty and the unknown then anyone I know. More accepting, more compassionate, my ability to empathize is definitely on another level than most that I am around, because I'm appalled at some of the things that my most favorite people say and do at times. But most of all, people think I'm funny as fuck, and I'm not trying to blow myself up for anything, I'm just reporting what I'm told by most people. As a matter of fact, my new girlfriend and I are going to do open mic hopefully next weekend for the first time at 44 and 55. I started writing jokes at the beginning of the pandemic and have quite a bit. It's unbelievable how bad beginners are at open mic, so I don't think I'll bomb completely. I did a meet-and-greet with Jim Jefferies and he gave me some advice, one of the coolest moments of my life: maybe you should try that out man and work the accident into your opening bit? Sorry man I'm not a counselor, I'm not a doctor, I'm not even a comic I'm just a regular dude who gives a shit and took some college courses on psychology. I wish you the best brother, keep writing! Cheers your brother

[@ProbablyNotLegit]

Sorry to hear that man - there's nothing worse than things like that happening while doing something you love. Your courage, cheerfulness and resolution will bring you victory over this. Shit won't change but you seem like the adventurous type and I don't doubt for a second that you can overcome your feelings around your injury and start to live again rather than survive - best wishes bro

[@FrenchSquareDancer]

This may sound corny, but Square Dancing is incredible for neuro-plasticity exercise. I had a dancer in our club who had been subject to very severe brain damage many years prior to her discovering our activity. She was followed by a group of professors in the major neuro-clinic in Paris. After joining our club, she made enormous progress in her memory, expression coordination and confidence. Today, the activity in America is declining. When people look into it, they get the impression it's for old people, but that's primarily because there are many dancers still in the activity 70 years old or more. Look into it while you're young, and give it a try.

[@mssuxmyass]

Hi Jim! thankyou for covering this issue, as an MS patient that is struggling to walk again it is always good to re-enforce that neuroplasticity helps me when I help it. On a side note, I first discovered you when I was diagnosed, and your comedy has helped me immeasurably, thank you again!

[@drmojo5439]

This is crazy, for the last 2 hours I've been talking about drug abuse and neuroplasticity in the comment section of a video of some douchebag berating an addict on a California street corner. On a lighter note, praise Odin it's Tuesday! Time for my favorite pod.

[@JK_Clark]

I just watched a video of a volunteer medic (Brandon Mitchell) in Ukraine, where he was talking about driving over a bomb and getting a brain injury - lots of advice from comments about recovering. It's a fascinating topic and relevant for everyone especially as we age.

[@6egotronix]

mmmm, me, as a ex-user I can say, yes these shits have an acute impact on the neural system in the long term and in fact im sharing this because perhaps you have a suggestion for recovery. :) Ive been consuming Lions mane in different forms in addition to vitamins B6 and 12 or just the complex. aaahh yes seaweed supplements rich in iodine as well.

[@drmojo5439]

@@6egotronix I could tell you what worked for me

[@drmojo5439]

@@6egotronix In the fall of 2019 I was released from a year-long stint in the county preparing myself to go to prison again. I was very lucky in that the dope was in two separate baggies, each containing 2 g's - found #1 as they initially searched me & the second many hours later on the hospital floor next to my bed (they were concerned I'd overdose), adding a second charge of possession. Had they been found together, I'd still be in prison for trafficking. I went to jail, completed a substance abuse class & with a bit of luck & I suspect privilege, my lawyer convinced the judge that I was redeemable and no liability because I was to immediately move to Florida, where both of my parents already to start rehab. Rehab was a bluff and I knew it because I knew I was done. I've noticed that every 12 step rehab I've interacted with frowns upon marijuana use to the point of uncomfortability. Here I am almost five years later, smoking weed and maintaining "fuck the rest."

[@emu_warrior]

lmao that final ending about dementia was hilarious, but I think Jim had that one up his sleeve ready ;)

[@nickharmer3049]

Absolutely brilliant. I knew nothing of it before now. Thank you. Bless 👊

[@DeGen0080]

Thanks guys

[@nessj1567]

goodnight jim from australia.. x

[@nikolajovanovic75]

Great show last night in Dubai, Jim. Awesome. Come back soon! 👊

[@Ketraar]

Greetings from Portugal. Was on last Friday's show in Lisbon and it was a blast, hope you hade as much fun as we did.

[@aussieness]

Hi Jim saw your Spotlight interview it was a great interview, it's now on their KZbin channel 7news Spotlight 👋 from Sydney 🇦🇺

[@PESx4xEVER]

Can't wait to see you tomorrow in Dubai’s show, keep it real like Jimmy Carr today, don't chicken out like dave chappelle and censor most of the content, give us what we want like the tour title said 😉.

[@Bales89]

Hi Jack - can you pass this onto Jim, we are loving his game show here in Oz. Seven had a strong ratings winner in their new quiz program The 1% Club. Hosted by comedian Jim Jeffries, - pictured - the show, which sees 100 contestants tested on their logic and common sense, drew 469,000 viewers in the metro centres. Also, can you ask him one question, when the contestants are answering the questions, are the hearing his commentary, it's so funny but I have to pause otherwise I can't concentrate on the question - ha ha ha

[@jewsco]

I am about 5 years older than Jim and we got participation trophies in the late seventies and into the eighties. Now as kids did we like the trophies better on the teams that won? Yes, and they were bigger but we got trophies for every team I was on even the horrible ones

[@aliya.ayyyeee]

Also, kids were never asking for participation awards. So the very people that complained about others getting participation awards are the very ones who created the awards!

[@jewsco]

@@aliya.ayyyeee exactly the boomers who were our coaches and parents created it and then complained when we got them figured they turned into republicans with that logic

[@pittypatterputzzler5311]

I never got any rewards or real compliments from my family or school.

[@mattkleman7876]

Haha good luck mate!

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

I really do wonder if tax dollars are paying for better help and their ads, and considering Canada is conducting Euthansia for Depression why how is the is the 'mental healthcare' con tolerated?

[@MrReallogs]

won my first fight and a bunch of fights after lost a bunch too, i dont like to fight, i can but im rather limited lol. but i will.

[@steph121sas]

Omega 3 and dha (fish or algae oil) shown to be beneficial to brain growth (in the womb) as well as improving and maintaining cognitive function in later years. The studies are out there but it is relatively new.

[@aliya.ayyyeee]

Yeah, the girl I fought, her last name is Mendick. She later became a lesbian. Becoming a lesbian isn’t an issue, but her fate having the last name Mendick while being a lesbian is rich.

[@thomassmart4088]

Ah! He warned I'm!!!

[@andrewprobst846]

Scrabble life hack qat is a word not sure what it means but Scrabble on the Xbox allows it so I assume it is in the dictionary

[@JK_Clark]

It's a psychoactive leaf, kind of a similar stimulant to a mix of caffeine and nicotine

[@Loo2336]

Forrest used to speak like Mickey Mouse before he slammed his Bullie's head against that door.

[@sparkywatts3072]

This makes me wonder if Lion's Mane mushroom can affect neuroplasticity. Jim your wife is getting prepared to kick your ass! (and you're paying for her trainer)

[@tylerpollock9783]

I'd be willing to bet it does, if not directly, then through secondary vectors like increasing blood flow without increasing blood pressure 🤔 I'm not a PhD tho

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

Did the guest give any new good uncommon info?

[@aussieness]

I was hopeful until Dr Thielman said no for chronic pain 😔 25 years of chronic pain & I refuse to be addicted to pain meds. I know you like to do all sorts of subjects but can you please have a chronic pain expert on one day?

[@pittypatterputzzler5311]

Kelsey cook is a comedian and a Fußball ⚽ pro, she should be on your show.

[@RustyShacklefordd]

Dementor the Demented ended up with dementia. He's known to try every door he sees because he can't find his lair..

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

Anyway *biofilm = most of dementia?*

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

Psychiatric prescriptions can cause dementia as well

[@amauryguerrero3523]

I didn’t know Jim has a podcast! I love it! And i love how he follow the trend of getting fat

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

Is it me or does he dumb it down so much seems like the guest is hustling and lying?